Camshaft Timing Chain, Removing And Installing: Installing

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-- Check the crankshaft at TDC. The flat area on the crankshaft -arrow- must be horizontal.

-- Draw the markings on the cylinder block -1-, as shown, with a waterproof marker.

-- Draw a marking -2- on the three stage chain sprocket tooth -1- with a waterproof marker.

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-- Turn the intermediate sprocket and balance shaft to the marks -arrow-, but do not loosen the bolt -1-.

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NOTE:

The painted links of the drive chain must be positioned on the markings on the chain sprockets.

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Ignore the position of any additional painted chain links that may also be present.

-- Lay the balance shaft drive chain, the painted links -arrows- must be positioned with the markings on the chain sprockets.

-- Install the guide rail -1- and tighten the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Hook the camshaft timing chain with the marks -arrows- onto the camshaft pins.

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-- Lay the oil pump drive timing chain onto the three stage chain sprocket.

-- Tilt the three stage chain sprocket in the direction of the -arrow- toward the engine and secure it to the crankshaft. The marks -arrows- must be positioned opposite each other.

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-- Install the :T10531/2 in the crankshaft and tighten hand-tight.

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-- Install the :T10531/3 . Tighten the :T10531/4 hand-tight. Using a 32 mm open end wrench move the :T10531/3 back and forth slightly while doing this tighten the :T10531/4 until the chain sprocket is seated securely on the crankshaft splines. Now tighten the adjusting bolt -C-.

-- Position the painted chain link in the balance shaft drive chain -arrow- at the mark on the three stage chain sprocket. Install the tensioning rail -1- and the glide rail -2-. Tighten the bolts -3-.

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-- Install the chain tensioner -1-.

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-- Check the adjustment again. The painted chain links -arrows- must line up with the markings on the chain sprockets.

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-- Place the camshaft timing chain on the intake camshaft, exhaust camshaft and the crankshaft. Position the painted chain links -arrows- on the markings on the chain sprockets.

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-- Install the guide rail -2- and tighten the bolts -1-.

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-- Install the upper glide rail -arrow-.

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A second technician is necessary for the following step.

-- Turn the exhaust camshaft slightly in the direction of the -arrow A- using the :T10172 and push the :T40271/1 out of the chain sprocket splines in the direction of the -arrow B-. Release the camshaft in the direction of -arrow C-, until the timing chain touches the glide rail -1-. Hold the camshaft firmly in this position, install the tensioning rail -2- and tighten the bolt -3-.

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-- Install the chain tensioner -1- and tighten the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Install the chain tensioner -2-. The wire clip -arrow- must come in to contact with the oil pan upper section opening. Tighten the bolt -1- and remove the :T40011 .

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-- Turn the intake camshaft in the direction of the -arrow 1- using the :T40266 . Slide the : T40271/2 out of the chain sprocket splines in direction of -arrow 2- and release the camshaft.

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-- Remove the :T40271/1 and :T40271/2 .

-- Check the adjustment. The painted chain links -arrows- must line up with the markings on the chain sprockets.

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-- Install the bolts -arrows- and tighten them. Tightening specification -item ) OVERVIEW - CYLINDER HEAD-.

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Vehicles Without Adapter Sleeve

-- Mount the bearing bracket and the bolts -arrows- hand-tight.

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Vehicles With Adapter Sleeve

-- Coat the holes -arrows- with engine oil.

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NOTE:

The adapter sleeve -1- is not present on every bearing bracket.

-- Attach the bearing mount. Do not tilt it when doing this. Tighten the bolts -1 to 6- hand-tight.

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-- If an adapter sleeve is installed, this will be moved with the bolt -1- in the cylinder head.

Continuation For All Vehicles

-- Remove the :T40267 .

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-- Tighten the bolts -arrows-. Refer to OVERVIEW - CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS .

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-- Install the control valve -item ) OVERVIEW - CAMSHAFT TIMING CHAINS-.

-- Turn the engine twice in the direction of engine rotation.

NOTE:

Due to the ratio, the painted chain links no longer match up after the engine has been turned.

-- Remove the turning over tool and install the lower timing chain cover. Refer to LOWER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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NOTE:

Tighten the bolts -1 and 4- with an additional turn after installing the vibration damper. The bolts must be removed again to install the vibration damper.

-- Install the vibration damper. Refer to VIBRATION DAMPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the upper timing chain cover. Refer to UPPER TIMING CHAIN COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the ribbed belt tensioner. Refer to RIBBED BELT TENSIONER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the ribbed belt. Refer to RIBBED BELT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

-- After performing work on the chain drive the adaptation value in the engine control module must be adapted. To do so, turn on the ignition and select the following menu items on the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester:

01 - Engine Electronics
Guided Functions
01 - Adaptation After Repair Work On The Chain Drive